Bienvenue à votre classe de français 11!

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Contact: kvalente@torontoprepschool.com




mercredi, le 17 janvier - (10am-12pm)
vendredi, le 12 janvier - Exam Review
  • Today we had our final review period
  • We scrambled the tenses and discussed the readings
le passé x3: https://www.francaisfacile.com/exercices/exercice-francais-2/exercice-francais-114741.phpp. 47-48 (cahier)

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jeudi, le 11 janvier - Exam Review

  • Today students worked on "Day 4" of the review pack
  • Devoirs: complete today's review pack.

mercredi, le 10 janvier - Oral Exam + Exam Review

  • Students had their oral exams today
  • They were also given time to work on "Day 3" of the review pack
  • Devoirs: complete today's review pack.

mardi, le 9 janvier - Exam Review



lundi, le 8 janvier - Exam Review

  • Today we discussed the overview for this week and began working on "Day 1" of the review pack
  • Devoirs: complete today's review pack.




le 23 décembre - le 7 janvier - Joyeuses fêtes!
vendredi, le 22 décembre - Holiday Movie
  • Today we watched a holiday movie
jeudi, le 21 décembre - Quest + Oral Exam
  • Students wrote their quests (quiz/test) today
  • We then discussed the oral exam that they will be taking part in on the week they return from holiday break
Examen Oral (Rubrique).pngmercredi, le 20 décembre - Les Misérables
  • Today we discussed what was read yesterday and worked on comprehension questions
  • Then students were presented a major topic in the novel, put into two teams and debated the topic
  • Devoirs: complete questions on Classroom.
mardi, le 19 décembre - Les Misérables
  • Today we discussed what was read yesterday
  • Devoirs: read pages 42-59.
lundi, le 18 décembre - In-class Assessment + Les Misérables
  • Today we had an in-class assessment on the homework that was to be completed over the weekend
  • Students then continued on with their reading
  • Devoirs: read pages 27-42.

vendredi, le 15 décembre - Victor Hugo
  • To introduce students to Les Misérables, we watched a documentary on Victor Hugo
  • Devoirs: read la "première partie" du livre Les Misérables.
jeudi, le 14 décembre - Séminaire
  • Thank you to Tristan, Tiên and Noah for sharing their articles today!
  • Devoirs: complete the response questions from all three of today's seminars.
mercredi, le 13 décembre - Séminaire
mardi, le 12 décembre - Séminaire
lundi, le 11 décembre - Absent

vendredi, le 8 décembre - Vidéo
  • Today we watched an episode from Radio Canada
http://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/decouverte/2016-2017/episodes/381260/premiers-canadiens?isAutoPlay=1
jeudi, le 7 décembre - Conférence
  • Today we met one-on-one to check progress on seminar
  • Students were given the period to prepare for their seminars
mercredi, le 6 décembre - Exemple
  • Today we ran an exemplar seminar lead by the teacher
  • Students were given an opportunity to read my article in advance, create 2 questions to ask, create an opinion and carry this all out in a discussion
  • Devoirs: complete your response to my seminar question on Classroom.
mardi, le 5 décembre - Prep + Tâche
  • Today students were given time to prepare for our example seminar tomorrow
  • They were given the rest of the period to work on their own seminars
  • Devoirs: prepare for tomorrow's seminar. Ensure that you reread the assignment outline and article.
lundi, le 4 décembre - Tâche


vendredi, le 1 décembre - Saint Nicolas + TV5MONDE
  • Today students read about The French Santa
  • They were then introduced to an excellent online activity database: TV5MONDE
  • They explored the following two activities: Ça bouge à Bruxelles and Visite du Château d'If
https://www.frenchtoday.com/blog/la-saint-nicolas-saint-nicholas-in-france?utm_source=French+Today&utm_campaign=42c95d3b10-newsletter_nov30_2017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_114086e6d7-42c95d3b10-230467413&mc_cid=42c95d3b10&mc_eid=b341e3422a
http://apprendre.tv5monde.com/fr/apprendre-francais/ca-bouge-bruxelles-0?exercice=1
http://apprendre.tv5monde.com/fr/apprendre-francais/visite-du-chateau-dif?exercice=1
jeudi, le 30 novembre - Film
  • Today we watched the rest of the movie and students were given time to answer comprehension questions
  • Devoirs: complete the movie questions on Classroom.
mercredi, le 29 novembre - Film
  • Today we watched the first half of Bienvenue à Marly-Gomont
mardi, le 28 novembre - Test
  • Students wrote their Unit 3 tests today
lundi, le 27 novembre - Test Review
  • Today we had a final review period in preparation for tomorrow's unit test
  • Devoirs: study for your unit test!
    • Check your grammar test review pack answers with the solution pdf below
    • Reread the two readings done in this unit
    • Rewatch the Craig K documentary posted under November 13th

vendredi, le 24 novembre - Test Review
  • Today we continued to review for Tuesday's Unit 3 Test
  • Devoirs: work on grammar review pack.

jeudi, le 23 novembre - Tâche + Test Review
  • Students submitted and presented their tâches today in class
  • They were then given the rest of the period to create a resource for their upcoming test
  • Unit 3 resource requirements for each grammar structure (conditionnel présent + passé, participe présent + subjonctif présent):
    • Utilisation
    • Formation
    • 5-7 exemples en français et anglais
    • Une blague
mercredi, le 22 novembre - Tâche
  • Students were given the period to work on their tâches
  • Devoirs: complete your tâche as they are due tomorrow.
mardi, le 21 novembre - Quiz + Tâche
  • Students wrote their quizzes today
  • They were then given the remainder of the period to work on their tâches which are due on Thursday
lundi, le 20 novembre - Quiz Review
  • Today we spent the period reviewing for tomorrow's quiz
  • We played a few review games to practice le participe présent and students were given the acronym "WEIRDO" to remember when to use le subjonctif instead of l'indicatif
  • Rappel: practice documents can be found under le 14 et 15 novembre below.

vendredi, le 17 novembre - Film
  • Today we watched a short documentary related to Unit 3
  • Devoirs: complete the questions found on Classroom.
  • Rappel: our quiz on Tuesday will test your knowledge on the following: le participe présent and le subjonctif présent.
jeudi, le 16 novembre - Tâche
  • Complete the following in my absence:
    • 10 minutes of Duolingo
    • Go over your subjonctif homework from yesterday with someone else in the class
    • Work on tâche
mercredi, le 15 novembre - Subjonctif présent
  • Today we took up the participe présent homework from yesterday's class and completed a couple listening activities found on page 99 of the cahier
  • Students were then introduced to le subjonctif présent. We completed notes, listening activities on page 105 (cahier) and exercises
  • Devoirs: complete pg. 104 and 106 of the cahier.

mardi, le 14 novembre - Participe présent
  • Today students were introduced to le participe présent (-ant in French and -ing in English)
  • Devoirs: complete both worksheets from today's class, the activity on Classroom and pp. 99-101 in the cahier.

lundi, le 13 novembre - Craig Kielburger + Tâche
  • Today we learned about Craig Kielburger through a video and reading
  • Students were then given time to work on their tâches
  • Devoirs: read "Des jeunes qui ont fait une différence" on pg. 124-127 and complete questions found on Classroom.
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jeudi, le 9 novembre - Demi-jour + Quiz
  • Students wrote their quizzes today
  • They were then given the rest of the period to go on Duolingo and work on their tâches
mercredi, le 8 novembre - Out of the Cold + Le conditionnel
  • Today we took a second look at the organization "Out of the Cold" (p. 96-97, cahier) and watched a short and recent video on the program
  • We then read a passage about poverty (p. 100, textbook)
  • Finally, we completed a listening activity to work on the conditional (p. 91, cahier) and another on p. 93 (cahier)
  • Devoirs: check your work with the answer key below and study for tomorrow's quiz.
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mardi, le 7 novembre - Out of the Cold + Le conditionnel
  • Complete the following in my absence (and in order):
    • 5-10 minutes MAX of Duolingo (reigning champ: Tiên)

    • Complete pg. 95 (cahier) before you read the reading
    • Complete "Avant la lecture" (Google Classroom) before you read the reading
    • Read pg. 118-120 and complete the rest of the activity on Classroom

    • Complete "conditional" exercises on pg. 91-92 (cahier)
lundi, le 6 novembre - Le conditionnel
  • Today students were introduced to their third unit
  • We then watched a video and filled notes out on le conditionnel (présent et passé)
  • Finally, students were given time to look into local organizations that deal with social problems in preparation for this unit's tâche
  • Rappel: our quiz on Thursday will test you on your knowledge of the conditional in the present and past tense.
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jeudi, le 2 novembre - Film
  • Today we watched the rest of Haute Cuisine
mercredi, le 1 novembre - Film
  • Today we watched the first half of Haute Cuisine
mardi, le 31 octobre - Test
  • Students wrote their Unit 2 Tests today
  • Devoirs: dress up for Halloween and have fun!
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lundi, le 30 octobre - Test Review
  • Today we decorated our door for the Halloween contest
  • Students were then given time to complete a review based on the readings we have done in class in preparation for tomorrow's test
  • Devoirs: study study study!


vendredi, le 27 octobre - Vid + Test Review
  • Today we watched a french tv show
  • Students were then given a review package for the grammar portion of their test
  • Devoirs: complete today's test review package and check your answers. Review the readings we have done this unit to prepare for Monday's review package.
  • Rappel: bring ONE thing to put on our door for the Halloween contest!

jeudi, le 26 octobre - Fromage + Test Review
  • Today students read about a type of cheese from the south of France in a reading called "Dans votre assiette: le Roquefort (pp. 81-82) and answered questions (Classroom)
  • We then went over the outline of our next test and students began to create a resource for the grammar section
mercredi, le 25 octobre - Chocolat!
  • Today we learned how to describe chocolate using our 5 senses: touch (le touche), smell (l'odorat), taste (le goût), sound (l'ouïe) and site (la vue)
  • We then did a blind-folded tasting activity!
  • Devoirs: p. 63 (cahier) and questions on Classroom.
mardi, le 24 octobre - Musician + Questions
  • Today students were put into pairs and conducted interviews "with" a famous artist of their choice in front of the class
  • Devoirs: vocabulary work on p. 58 (cahier) and p. 69 (cahier).
lundi, 23 octobre - Njacko Backo + Chocolat
  • Today we learned about the influential Cameroonian musician Njacko Backo through a reading (pg. 72-73), questions (Classroom) and a listening activity (p. 58 cahier)
  • We then read about the the history of chocolate (pg. 84-85)

vendredi, le 20 octobre - Quiz + Vid
  • Students wrote their quizzes today
  • We then watched the student's cooking videos from yesterday's tâche
  • Rappel: we decided as a class to have the Unit 2 Test on Tuesday, October 31st.
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jeudi, le 19 octobre - Tâche + Quiz Review
  • Students presented their tâches today
  • We then watched two instructional videos on the relative pronouns that will be on tomorrow's quiz (links below)
  • Devoirs: complete pp. 77-78 and check your answers.
  • Rappel: your quiz tomorrow will cover demonstrative (celui, ceux, celle, celles) and relative pronouns (que, qui, dont, où).

mercredi, le 18 octobre - Pronoms relatifs + Tâche
  • Today we learned two additional relative pronouns: où and dont
  • Students then worked on their tâches which will be presented tomorrow
  • Devoirs: complete p. 73 (cahier) and check your answers.

mardi, le 17 octobre - Pronoms démonstratifs + relatifs + Tâche
  • Today we reviewed demonstrative pronouns and learned two relative pronouns (que et qui)
  • Students were given the remainder of the period to work on their tâches
  • Devoirs: complete "Je pratique..." on pg. 90 (textbook) and pg. 72-73 (cahier).
lundi, le 16 octobre - Cécile Murat + Le Mardi gras
  • We started today with a Google Sheet to check understanding on the various journal entries by Cécile Murat
  • We then learned about Mardi Gras through various means (videos, reading, questions, listening activity, discussion)
  • Devoirs: complete Google Classroom activity AND read pp. 58-60 (textbook).

vendredi, le 13 octobre - Vidéo
  • Today vidéo vendredi was inspired by our readings on Acadians
  • Devoirs:
    • Watch today's video if you were absent! Content will be on future assessments!
    • Read pp. 56-57 (textbook)
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jeudi, le 12 octobre - Pronoms démonstratifs + Tâche
  • Today we learned how to use demonstrative pronouns
  • Devoirs: p. 59 (cahier) and activity on Classroom.
mercredi, le 11 octobre - Quiz + Tâche
  • Students wrote their quizzes today
  • They were given the rest of the period to work on their tâches
mardi, le 10 octobre - Quiz Review + Cécil Murat
  • Today we did a listening activity to practice le passé composé et l'imparfait
  • We then did a knowledge check for tomorrow's quiz on Google Forms
  • Finally, students read the first few journal entries of Cécil Murat (pp. 54-55 dans le manuel) and answered questions in the cahier (pp. 41-42)
  • Devoirs: complete all work from today's class and study for tomorrow's quiz.


vendredi, le 6 octobre - Shortened period
  • Today we watched a Thanksgiving episode for vidéo vendredi
jeudi, le 5 octobre - Le Plus-que-parfait + Tâche
mercredi, le 4 octobre - Le Passé composé + Imparfait
  • Today we reviewed le passé composé and l'imparfait separately and together (videos from class are included below)
  • Devoirs: complete all worksheets from class and take a look at our new tâche.

Aide:
http://www.frenchspanishonline.com/magazine/passe-compose-vs-imparfait/
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Pratique:
https://www.lawlessfrench.com/quizzes-and-tests/passe-compose-vs-imparfait-quiz/
https://www.tolearnfrench.com/exercises/exercise-french-2/exercise-french-7830.php
mardi, le 3 octobre - Unité 2 + L'Acadie
  • Today students were introduced to Unit 2: Les coutumes et les traditions francophones
  • We learned about Acadians and their history through a video and reading (pp. 52-53, 64-65 dans le manuel)
  • Students were then given a BRIEF introduction to this unit's tâche
  • Devoirs: complete the few questions that are on Classroom.
  • Rappel: observation and conversation in French will be evaluated in this unit.
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lundi, le 2 octobre - Film
  • Today we nearly finished the film started on Friday

vendredi, le 29 septembre - Film
  • Today we watched the first half of a French film
jeudi, le 28 septembre - Test
  • Students wrote their tests today
mercredi, le 27 septembre - Test Review
  • Today we reviewed for tomorrow's test
  • Devoirs: correct your review pack using the solutions below.

mardi, le 26 septembre - Quiz + Expression de quantité
  • Students wrote their quizzes today
  • We then explored the expression of quantity
  • Devoirs: complete the activity on Classroom and pp. 34-35 (cahier).
  • Rappel: our Unit 1 Test is on Thursday.
lundi, le 25 septembre - La Martinique et les îles de la Guadeloupe
  • Today we started the class with the listening activity below
  • We then read about La Martinique et les îles de la Guadeloupe on pp. 39-42 of the textbook
  • Finally, we watched the news coverage on Hurricane Maria which has affected both places we looked at today
  • Devoirs: complete the activity on Classroom.


vendredi, le 22 septembre - Vidéo
  • Today we watched an episode from Radio Canada
  • Devoirs: complete activity on Classroom and correct yesterday's cahier work using the answer keys below.
  • Rappel: our quiz on Tuesday will cover only les pronoms avec l'impératif. Thursday's Unit Test will cover all that we have done so far this semester.

http://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/decouverte/2016-2017/episodes/381275/grandir-bebe
jeudi, le 21 septembre - Pronoms objet avec l'impératif
  • Today we continued working on using object pronouns in the imperative
  • Devoirs: complete pg. 23-26 (cahier)
mercredi, le 20 septembre - Tâche + Pronoms objet avec l'impératif
  • Students presented their tâches today
  • We then learned how to use object pronouns in the imperatvie
  • Devoirs: complete the practice activity posted on Classroom. Refer to your notes and pp. 27-29 of your textbook for help.
mardi, le 19 septembre - Tâche
  • Students were given the period to work on their tâches
  • Rappel: you will be presenting your tâches tomorrow.
lundi, le 18 septembre - La Tunisie + Listening
  • Today we read La Tunisie (pg. 22-23) in the textbook and students answered questions on Classroom and in the cahier (pg. 22)
  • We then did a listening activity and corrected it
  • Devoirs: complete all tasks from today's class.


vendredi, le 15 septembre - Quiz + Vidéo
  • Students wrote their quizzes today
  • They then watched an episode from Radio Canada
  • Devoirs: complete the activity on Classroom. Make sure to comment on the submissions of two other students in the class.
http://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/decouverte/2016-2017/episodes/381272/vie-decrete-bebes?isAutoPlay=1
jeudi, le 14 septembre - Le Futur antérieur
  • Today students were introduced to le futur antérieur
  • Devoirs: p.8-10 (cahier) and the activity on Classroom.
  • Rappel: our quiz is tomorrow.
mercredi, le 13 septembre - Tâche
  • Todays students were given their first assignment
  • Rappel: tâche 1 is due on Sept. 20th.

mardi, le 12 septembre - Le futur simple
  • Today we reviewed le futur simple, learned last year
  • Students completed a practice worksheet and listened to a song sung in the futur simple
  • Devoirs: complete the activity posted on Classroom. The leading questions are below.
    • Que ferez-vous après l'école secondaire? Qu'est-ce que vous étudierez? Où est-ce que vous travaillerez? Où habiterez vous? Est-ce que vous lirez des romans français dans le futur? Jouerez-vous des sports? Que ferez vous pendant vos fins de semaines? ...

lundi, le 11 septembre - Housekeeping + Unit 1
  • Today students were introduced to Unit 1
  • We read Voyager ... c'est pour vous? (pg. 6-7) and Avant de partir (pg. 8-9) of our textbook
  • Finally, we completed a listening exercise: Rencontre dans un train
  • Devoirs: complete pg. 2-3 (cahier) and the questions posted on Classroom.


le 6 septembre - le 8 septembre - Camp Wahanowin!
mardi le 5, septembre - Intro
  • Today students were introduced to the course and we went over the outline and expectations
  • Devoirs: accept your invitation to FSF3U on Google Classroom and post your audio file in response to the questions.